Description
Chicken Paprikash brings pure Hungarian comfort straight to your dinner table with tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce. Generations of family recipes blend together in this classic dish that delivers warmth and depth with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
Supporting Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
Liquid and Seasoning Components:
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 ounces)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium heat (325°F) for 2 minutes until surface shimmers slightly.
- Toss chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves into the hot oil, stirring consistently until they turn translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season 2 pounds of chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides, ensuring even coating.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken thighs into the skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons paprika over the chicken and add 1 sliced bell pepper, gently mixing to distribute spice evenly and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour 14 ounces diced tomatoes and 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet, scraping bottom to release any browned bits.
- Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer chicken for 30 minutes until meat reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove skillet from heat and swirl 1 cup sour cream into the sauce, creating a creamy, rich finish before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose dark meat chicken thighs for richer flavor and more tender results compared to chicken breasts.
- Authentic Hungarian paprika makes a significant difference, so select a high-quality sweet or half-sharp paprika for deeper taste.
- Toast the paprika briefly in the oil before adding other ingredients to release its full aromatic potential and prevent a raw spice flavor.
- Reduce heat when adding sour cream and stir gently to prevent curdling, creating a smooth, creamy sauce that coats the chicken perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg